OUR MISSION

What we do

We build families for children inneed, we help them shape theirown futures and we share in thedevelopment of their communities.

We build

families for children in needWe work for children who are orphaned, abandoned or whose families are unable
to care for them. We give these children the opportunity to
build lasting relationships within a family. Our family approach in the SOS Children’s
Village is based on four principles: Each child needs a mother, and grows up most naturally
with brothers and sisters, in their own house, within a supportive village environment.

We help

them shape their own futuresWe enable children to live according to their own culture and religion, and to be active members of the community.
We help children to recognise and express their individual abilities, interests and talents.
We ensure that children receive the education and skills training them need to be successful and contributing members of society.

We share in

the development of their communitiesWe share in community life and respond to the social development needs of society’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We establish facilities and programmes that aim to strengthen families and prevent the abandonment of children. We join hands with
community members to provide education and health care, and respond to emergencies.